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Monkeypox may be renamed amid fears of racism

The disease may be declared a global health emergency next week - the same designation as Covid

Wales Online

Monkeypox could be renamed and considered international emergency

Monkeypox could be renamed to prevent discrimination, the World Health Organisation says, as health leaders plan a meeting to discuss upgrading its status.

The New Daily

Monkeypox should be 'urgently' renamed over racist links, health bosses say

Officials at the World Health Organisation are weighing up new names for the virus spreading around the world after a respected group of scientists called for it to be "urgently" changed

Daily Mirror

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Tennis star Ash Barty and former premier Carmen Lawrence among those awarded Queen's Birthday honours

Tennis star Ash Barty, Australia's first female premier Carmen Lawrence and cricketing legend Shane Warne are among those recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday honours list.

ABC News

Malcolm Roberts says a rule change at the WHO 'would have decimated' Australia's sovereignty. Is he correct?

The One Nation senator has continued to push the baseless claim that Australia could be forced to adopt restrictive health measures by the World Health Organization.

ABC News

More than 1,000 monkeypox cases reported to WHO across globe

More than 1,000 monkeypox cases have been reported to the World Health Organisation as it spreads to nearly 30 countries outside of Africa where it had been more commonly found.

Evening Standard

Major report makes clear benefits of replacing transport with active travel

A NEW report from the World Health Organisation shows that swapping driving for cycling just one day a week saves the equivalent emissions of a…

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24 cases of Monkeypox found in US including DC and San Francisco

World Health Organisation says there have been 780 cases in 27 countries where virus not normally found

The Independent UK

Monkeypox cases triple around the world but spread is not 'endemic', health experts say

The World Health Organisation says at least 780 cases of monkeypox were discovered from May 3 to June 2, with most of the new cases in Europe and North America

Chronicle Live

Worrying outbreak of 'nose-bleed fever' as disease rapidly spreads

Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, also known as "nose-bleed fever" has infected more than 100 people in an escalating outbreak.

Daily Record

Worrying outbreak of 'nose-bleed fever' as disease spreads at alarming rate

Iraq’s worst-ever detected outbreak of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever is causes people to bleed to death as officials struggle to contain the virus

Daily Mirror

Monkeypox patients urged to stop having sex and follow new health advice to stop spread of virus

Fresh guidance released on Monday, May 30, by health chiefs warns patients to stop having sex while infected and to use condoms for eight weeks after virus

Chronicle Live

Monkeypox 'won't lead to pandemic' but medics unsure how it's spreading

Medics from the World Health Organisation (WHO) are confident the virus will not cause a pandemic, but are considering whether it should be categorised as a "potential public health emergency of international concern"

Daily Mirror

World Health Organisation says Monkeypox presents 'moderate risk to public health'

Officials have said that countries should be on alert for signals of the virus.

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Monkeypox warning: Outbreak could be 'peak of the iceberg’, says WHO as cases hit 257

World Health Organisation pandemic chief Sylvie Briand said the current monkeypox outbreak could be the "peak of the iceberg" as non-endemic countries report cases

Daily Mirror

Monkeypox expert reveals how outbreak could become endemic as cases soar in UK

Outside of Africa there are now 237 confirmed cases of monkeypox, 80 of them in the UK, and the World Health Organization has asked world leaders to "increase the surveillance" of the disease to "understand where it's going"

Evening Standard

Monkeypox can be ‘easily contained’ if we act quickly, says World Health Organisation

The World Health Organisation said Friday that countries can still contain the monkeypox outbreak if they act quickly enough.

Radio France Internationale

France reports three cases of monkeypox virus that is spreading in Europe

French health authorities said Monday that three cases of monkeypox have been identified in the country as part of an alarming outbreak of the virus outside of Africa. However, the World Health Organisation said there is no reason for now to offer mass inoculations, but instead, urges hygiene measures to…

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The Independent UK

Take breaks and watch less TV to slash heart disease risk, experts say

Scientists say people should avoid snacking and move around more to cut their risk.

Evening Standard

Misinformation being spread online about monkeypox, WHO adviser warns

Misinformation is circulating online about how monkeypox spreads, an adviser for the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned.

Wales Online

Monkeypox one of 'formidable' challenges facing world, warns WHO

Head of World Health Organisation sounds alarm over disease, drought, famine and war

The Independent UK

Monkeypox: 11 new cases confirmed in UK as outbreak spreads

A total of 20 people in UK now infected as Australia and seven other countries record outbreaks

Wales Online

Vapers warned they 'are inhaling potentially dangerous levels of synthetic chemicals'

Little is known about the content of synthetic coolants in e-cigarettes or their health risks

Liverpool Echo

Areas of Liverpool with highest levels of toxic air

Shocking new figures show how badly polluted areas of the city are and how dangerous the air is we are breathing everyday

Newslaundry

India insists WHO is wrong about Covid deaths. What do the numbers say?

The health and family welfare ministry issued a statement on May 5 disputing the World Health Organisation’s estimate of Covid deaths in India. The WHO had said that India lost 47.4 lakh people to Covid in 2020 and 2021, several times the Indian government’s tally of 5.24 lakh. The ministry…

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